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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1949

Page

2

Six Middletown Residents Hurt In Weekend Road Accidents

Six Middletown residents were injured in weekend crashes near the city, deputies reported. A car driven by James H. Smith, 23, skidded into a pole on the Trenton Pike near Busenbark Rd, pinning Smith and his daughter Judy, 2, for about an hour. Judy suffered a head injury, Esther, 23, nose and lip lacerations, and a son, Jerry, 3, minor cuts and a tooth loss. all were taken to Ft. Hamilton Hospital. Also injured were William Patterson, Jr., 25, and James Hall, 93, when their vehicle overturned after failing to negotiate a curve on Westeeeee Rd. both treated at Middletown Seeughal.

Middletown Butler County James H. Smith Bexley Dr Wildwood Trenton Pike Busenbark Rd Smith Judy Esther Jerry Ft. Hamilton Hospital Hamilton William Patterson, Jr Young St James Hall

Births at Hospital Report Weekend Totals

Mr and Mrs Robert Tucker 616 Young St girl Saturday. Mr and Mrs Victor Brewer 1326 Fairmount Ave girl Saturday. Mr and Mrs Ernest Wilson 1702 Lawn Ave girl Saturday. Mr and Mrs Thomas Wilson Franklin girl Sunday. Mr and Mrs Arthur Houn shell Germantown Route 2 boy Sunday. Mr and Mrs Elbern Turner Route 1 girl Sunday. Mr and Mrs Clinton Hancock 2140 Carolina St boy Sunday. Mr and Mrs Benjamin Nick is Excello girl Sunday. Mr and Mrs Everett Carrick Lebanon boy Sunday. Mr and Mrs Edward Chupke 2212 Pearl St boy Sunday. Mr and Mrs Nat Watson 1616 Garfield St girl Sunday. Mr and Mrs Garline Sorrell 2804 Burbank St girl Monday.

Robert Tucker Young St Victor Brewer Fairmount Ave Ernest Wilson Lawn Ave Thomas Wilson Franklin Arthur Hounshell Germantown Elbern Turner Clinton Hancock Carolina St Sun- Gay Benjamin Nick Excello Everett Carrick Lebanon Edward Chupke Pearl St Nat Watson Garfield St Garline Sorrell Burbank St

Out of town births celebrate Sommer boy in California

Mr. and Mrs. John Thomas Sommer of North Hollywood California announce the birth of a son Sunday. The couple are formerly of Middleton.

John Thomas Sommer Middletonians North Hollywood Calif

Medical and surgical patients listed in city directory

A fragmented list shows numerous individuals with disease or surgery notes. Names include Patricia Byrd Grover Dingess John T Knapp Mrs Henry Rossi Mrs Clifford Chandler and others with addresses on Woodlawn Shafer Sherman Central Aberdeen and York streets.

Patricia Byrd Woodlawn Ave Grover Dingess Shafer St John T. Knapp Sherman Ave Henry Rossi Central Ave Clifford Chandler Grand Ave Edward Rowe Waite St Carmela McDermott Aberdeen Dr Charles Fogelman Yankee Rd Mose Cohen Manchester Ave John Enright Crawford St Ian Laurens Casper St Louis Diefenbach Stanley St Chalance Yoho Queen S5 St James Morris Eva Ebersole Bebanon Surgical James Davis Middletown Hollywood Fla James M. Chaney Baltimore St Clifford Gorski 10Th

Local Names List Readers in Middletown Area

A readable fragment lists residents and relatives in the Middletown area, naming individuals and their streets such as Gar a Rawlins in Route LeRoy Bingham Waynesville and others including Virginia Main Lebanon O Paul Gomin Baltimore Alva Lester Ellen Dr Leslie Canady Aberdeen and more, reflecting a community roster.

William Arnold Germantown O. Paul Gomin Joseph Baltimore Alva Lester Ellen Leslie Canady Aberdeen Elizabeth Pressier Central Ave George Taylor West Middletown William Anderson Diana Howard Henry Wayne Ave John Sauter Lawn Ave Charles Crawford Garfield St Donald Spring Kenwood J. Macy Birch Lincoln St Abner Charleton North Broad

Small glass jars as containers for hardware in the home shop

Small glass jars with screw on tops serve as excellent containers for bolts nails or similar items in the home workshop.

Plans for Girl Scout Week observance outlined

Local Girl Scout leaders and committees prepare for a week long program beginning Sunday October 30. The program committee meets 1:30 PM Wednesday at the Civic Association to finalize activities. Mrs Garnet L Church notes ministers will be asked to dedicate the day to the organization and scouts will attend services in uniform. Leather course sessions follow with classes at 7 30 PM Tuesday and Thursday taught by Frank T Shinn.

Garnet L. Church The Civic Association Howard Wren Frank T. Shinn

Indiana Men Are Held On Charges Here

Two Indianapolis men Ferris Howard Jr and James Stark were held on petit larceny charges after police recovered tools from a car ransacked from Forrest Erwin. Police chased Stark on Curtis Street after a pursuit on Central Avenue. Det. Blackmore said the theft involved four dollars and five cents in tools including ignition tools wrenches and screwdrivers.

Joseph Blackmore Ferris Howard, Jr East Georgia St Indianapolis James Stark Blackmore Forrest E. Erwin Webster St Delman Whitt James Howerton Central Ave Howard Stark Curtis St Erwin

Industrial Nurses To Meet At Dayton

Miss Janet M Geister RN first vice president of the American Nurses Association will be guest speaker at the industrial nurses section meeting in Dayton. Industrial nurses from District No 10 Ohio State Nurses Association will gather at Frigidaire Mor aine City auditorium at 730 pm with alumni guests from district and senior hospital classes attending at 8 pm. Geister edited the Trained Nurse and Hospital Review from 1941 to 1946 and served six years as ASA secretary.

Janet M. Geister American Nurses Association Industrial Nurses Ohio State Nurses Association Frigidaire Moraine City District 10 Miss Geister

Fall and Winter Program Outlined by Order of Arrow

The Order of Arrow in the local Scout Council meets to plan fall and winter activities and appoint committees. Allen Vandervoort presided as lodge chief, with Ted Karschner named hay ride committee chair and James Bugue redes and Thomas McGill as assistants. Sponsorship duties for the Junior Leaders Conference fall to Alen Spindler Robert Baler Paul Wolfe Richard Wilson and Ralph Kah. A team for induction ceremonies and another for summer camp promotion were formed. The next meeting is 2:30 p.m. Sunday November 6.

Order of the Arrow Scout Council Civic Association Allen Vandervoort Ted Karschner James Bugueredes Thomas McGill

Three Charged In Altercation At Middletown Inn

Three Middletown men Leroy South Jerry South and Edgar South aged 30 28 and 23 were charged with assault and battery after an altercation at the inn in Middletown Eaton They were arrested at their homes by deputies Rich ard Schultheiss James Greenfield and patrolmen Delman Whitt and James Howerton Fred Wells the inn proprietor filed the charges Her bert Wells a brother of the proprietor was reportedly injured during the incident Squire Lam mie Bailey said the men would be arraigned today or tomorrow in his court

Middletown Squire Lammie Bailey Ooenn Eaton Leroy South Baltimore St Jerry South Garfield St Edgar South Garfield Richard Schultheiss James Greenfield Delman Whitt James Howerton Fred Wells Herbert Wells Squire Bailey

Polio Cases Reported in Middletown and Hamilton

Two youngsters contracted polio in the Monday report. Carolyn Pohlable, four, of 4209 Lewis Street Middletown, and James Cooley, four months, of 626 South Fifth Street Hamilton, were admitted to Mercy Hospital’s polio ward for treatment.

Middletown Hamiltone Charles J. Reuthe Butler County National Infantile Paralysis Foundation Carolyn Pohlable Herman Pohlable Lewis St James Cooley Jos Cooley South Fifth St Hamilton Mercy Hospital Reuthe

Secretary's Job Survey Being Made

Local Middletown members of the National Secretaries Association note Glamour Magazine will devote its January issue to the "girl Fridays" in America. The magazine mails out 1000 questionnaires to national members to study the secretary's position in business.

Middletown National Secretaries Association M&y Glamour Magazine National Organization America Patricia Knapp Miss Knapp

At the Movies Paramount and Strand Showings

Paramount presents Come to the Stable with Loretta Young and Celeste Holm at 1 15, 3 26, 5 37, 7 38 and 9 45 p m. Strand screens Gungha Din with Gary Grant and Victor McLaglen at 2 30, 6 65 and 9 40 p m. Lost Patrol with Victor McLaglen and Boris Karloff plays at 1 15, 4 45 and 8 20 p m.

Loretta Young Celeste Holm Strand Gungha Din Gary Grant Victor McLaglen Boris Karloff

Middletown Employment Stabilizes After Downturn

Local employment in Middletown steadied after a late summer uptick, with 11 980 people in 31 major plants and 10 490 in 12 local manufacturers. Aircraft, paper, and tobacco firms drove gains July to mid September, while recent layoffs offset much of the upturn.

Johnson Middletown The Employment Service Ohio

Youth admits two break ins at Sorrell Grocery

Eugene Rich 20 of 1824 Logan Ave confessed to two grocery break ins at Sorrell Grocery 1911 Central Ave on Sept 8 and Oct 1. Cigarettes valued at 40 dollars were taken and recovered. Entry was via skylight. Rich was taken into custody in an East Central Ave cafe at 1 20 a m on an investigation charge.

Ralph Bauer Joseph Blackmore Eugene Rich Logan Ave Rich Sorrell Central Ave East Central Ave

Real estate board to hear ad man Richard Trout

Middletown Real Estate Board invites members to a 5:30 p m dinner meeting with Richard Trout. Classified advertising manager of the News Journal will speak on improving public relations between real estate men and the public.

Richard Trout The News- Journal Middletown Real State Board Trout

Legion Committees to Meet Tonight at Post 218

The American Legion Post 218 lists a executive committee and Armistice Day committee meeting at 8 p m tonight led by Edward Portsmouth the assistant executive secretary. The monthly membership meeting with officer installations is set for 8 p m Wednesday and the Highway Patrol Auxiliary will assemble at 8 that Thursday evening.

Post 218 American Legion Armistice Davy Committee Edward Portsmouth Highway Patrol Auxiliary Legion

Collision at Tytus and Germantown injures none

Police reported a damage estimate around $60 to $69 after a two car crash at Tytus Avenue and Germantown Road. Driver Charles R. Watkins 20 of Dayton and Cline L. Adams 30 of Franklin were involved. Watkins said he stopped while crossing Verity Parkway as Adams approached from the west.

Tytus Ave Germantown Rd Charles R. Watkins DeSoto St Dayton Cline L. Adams South River St Franklin Watkins Verity Pkwy Adams

Police Puzzled By Cutting Report

Hamilton police investigated a stabbing that left 22 year old Joe Jackson with a deep three inch wound in the left side. Jackson could not identify his attacker and could not recall the exact street where the assault occurred. He walked to a cafe on South Second Street where his brother David helped take him to Mercy Hospital.

Hamilton Joe Jackson Jackson Mercy Hospital Henry Tehoe James Parker Second St Sycamore St South Second Street David Oficers

Paul Thompson Faces Disorderly Conduct Charge

Police report Paul Thompson aged 53 of 1504 First Ave was charged with disorderly conduct after police detained him on Baltimore Street early yesterday. He was released on a $100 bond to appear in Municipal Court this afternoon.

Paul Thompson First Ave Baltimore St

Warren Mitchell Arrested on Assault Warrant

Warren Mitchell, 27, City Hotel, was arrested late Saturday on a warrant charging assault and battery signed by Jane Dickerson, police said.

Warren Mitchell City Hotel Jane Dickerson

Burglaries Reported At Several Local Addresses

Mrs Katherine Aversano reported a break in at 1706 Manchester Ave early Sunday with no loss after intruders entered by a broken basement window and exited via a front window. Creola Godwin at 1617 Garfield St said $5 was stolen from a purse in an upstairs room. A bicycle owned by Mike Humbert Jr of 115 Crawford St was reported stolen and found a license 13208 valued at $10. Police recovered one bicycle on Columbia Ave.

Katherine Aversano Manchester Ave Garfield St Creola Godwin Mike Humbert, Jr Crawford St Columbia Ave

Case Postponed in Lebanon Assault Case

John Mahaffey a 28 year old Wilmington father was charged with assault by a 22 year old Wilmington woman. He was released from Warren County Jail after posting a 1500 bond. Mahaffey was arraigned in the court of Squire Clarence Banker with the hearing postponed until Friday October 21.

Lebanon John Mahaffey Wilmington Warren Couty Mahaffey Squire Clarence Banker

Wilmer Receives Law Degree From University of Cincinnati

John A. Wilmer son of Mr and Mrs G W A Wilmer of 10 Alameda Circle graduates from University of Cincinnati Law School during commencement. He attended Middletown High School and the University of Virginia. From 1942 to 1946 he served as a pilot with the Army Air Corps in the South Pacific Theater and in Japan. He now resides in Cincinnati with his wife and child and is the younger brother of State Senator Richard A Wilmer.

John A. Wilmer G. W. A. Wilmer Alameda Circle University of Cincinnati Law School Wilmer Middletown High School Univesity Virginia Army Air Corps South Pacific Japan Cincinnati Richard A. Wilmer

Edward Fisworth Adkins Dies at 74

Edward Fisworth Adkins 74 retired farmer died yesterday at home of his son Kerney in Bethel Ohio Route He lived in this city 25 years before moving to Bethel with his son He was a member of the Yankee Road Church of God Survived by three sons Kerney Charles Middletown and Clyde Wordsworth CO a daughter Mrs Gladys Long Cincinnati a brother Van Jackson six grandchildren Burial at Peasttown Cemetery Funeral arrangements incomplete at Joseph R Baker and Son Funeral Home pending Clyde's arrival from Wordsworth Ohio

Edward Fisworth Adkins Soa Kerney Bethel O. Route Yankee Road Church of God Charles Middletown Clyde Wordsworth, CO Gladys Long Cincinnati Van Jackson Peasttown Cemetery Joseph R. Baker and Son Funeral Wardsworth, O

Services for Mrs Carrie Woodward Held at Home

Mrs Carrie Thomas Woodward 85 prominent Middletown resident died Friday at 219 South Main Street. Services were held today at 3 30 p m at the residence with burial in Woodside Cemetery Rev Russell Galloway officiating pallbearers E Forrest Harding Charles R Hook R C Todd Douglas Robbins Robert Lukens Rose Snyder

Carrie Thomas Woodward Middletown South Main St Woodside Cemetery Russell Galloway E. Forrest Harding Franklin Charles R. Hook R. C. Todd Douglas Robbins Robert Lukens Rose Snyder

Death of John W. Lickliter in Kentucky funeral set

John W. Lickliter aged 69 of Trenton Route 1 died at home. He is survived by widow Lucinda five sons four daughters and a sister. Services Wednesday at 10 a m at Walter Hopper Funeral Home in Barbourville Kentucky.

John W. Lickliter Trenton Lucinda Walter Hopper Barbourville, Ky

Miss Anna Squier to be Interred at Germantown Cemetery

Services for Anna May Squier 76 Middletown music teacher will be Tuesday at 3 PM at Wilson Funeral Home. The Rev John I Parr will officiate at burial in Germantown Cemetery with calling hours today 2 5 and 7 10 PM at the funeral home.

Anna May Squier Park St Middletown Middletown Hospital Wilson Funeral Home John I. Parr Germantown

US Embassy Counselor Allan Dawson Dies in Santiago

Allan Dawson aged 46, counselor at the U.S. embassy in Santiago, a veteran foreign service officer and former Washington newspaper reporter, has died.

Associated Press Santiago Chile Allan Dawson United States Foreign Service Washington

Kiwanis Leader Carl Endicott Dies at 73

North Manchester Indiana reports the death of Carl E Endicott 73 former Kiwanis International president in 1932 and longtime Hittington banker born in New London Indiana.

North Manchester Ind Carl E. Endicott Kiwanis International Hittington, Ind New London

Fort Lauderdale Actor John G. Monahan Dies at 75

John G. Monahan, a Broadway actor for 26 years in musical comedies and opera, died at age 75. He was born in Stockbridge, Massachusetts.

Fort Lauderdale Fla John G. Monahan Stockbridge Mass

George H. Adams Former Minneapolis Journal Editor Dies

George H. Adams aged 64, longtime managing editor of the old Minneapolis Journal, is reported in La Jolla California. He leaves a legacy in regional journalism and newspaper leadership.

LA Jolla Cal George H. Adams Minneapo Journal

Woman Hurt Critically In Shooting Fray

Germantown residents discuss a love triangle that led to a shooting. Mrs. Ernestine Coyner, 35, was critically wounded by a shotgun blast at Clay Sandlin's home. Grace Rowland, 37, told deputies she fired at Coyner after discovering Coyner with Rowland’s husband. Rowland’s son Ivy alerted her husband’s activities. Rowland says she aimed to stop the rides, then entered the dark home and found Coyner in bed with her husband. No charges filed. Coyner hospitalized in Dayton.

Germantown Ernestine Coyner Coyner Miami Valley Hospital Dayton Fred Wade John Shuey Grace Rowland Conover Rd Clay Sandlin Rowland Ivy

Ohio State wins hog judging at American Royal contest

The Ohio State University judging team captured first place in hog judging at the American Royal Inter collegiate livestock judging contest in Kansas City. Harold Schroeder of Ohio State tied for third in individual honors with 883 points.

Kansas City Ohio State University Harold Schroeder Ohio State

Investment banker and executive named in a major profile

A New York investment banking firm announced a vice president and highlighted the career of a senior team member. The feature notes the executive’s role within the firm and sketches a career path through key deals and leadership responsibilities.

New York

Local Sports Publicist Gene Vinas Dies at 42

Gene Vinas, a Los Angeles based sports publicist born in San Jose, dies at age 42. He was known for his work with major teams and events in California and nationwide.

Los Angeles Gene Vinassa San Jose Cal

Hollywood Veteran Elmer Clifton Dies at 59

Elmer Clifton, 59, veteran film director and writer and former associate of D. W. Griffith, has died. Clifton's long career in early cinema and his collaborations with Griffith are noted in the obituary.

Hollywood Elmer Clifton D. W. Griffith

Dr Harold Slayton Smith Dies, Noted Dentist Leader

Dr Harold Slayton Smith, 67, chairman emeritus of the American Dental Association council on dental therapeutics and former treasurer of the American College of Dentists, died Sunday. He was born in Williston Vermont.

Chicago Harold Slayton Smith The American Dental Association Council On Dental Therapeutics American College of Dentists Williston, Vt

New York Tennis Star Karl Behr Dies at 64

Karl Howell Behr, 64, a former nationally ranked tennis player and member of the 1907 U S Davis Cup team, is reported in New York obituaries. The article notes his prominence in early American tennis and Davis Cup contributions.

New York Karl Howell Behr U. S

Greathouse to preside at Middletown merchants meet

C Richard Greathouse will preside at the noon Middletown Retail Merchants Association meeting. He ascends after the death of president Donald B. Folger. Officials expect an election in March. Topics likely include Christmas decorations and parking facilities.

Richard Greathouse Middletown Retail Merchants Association Roy L. Patterson Greathouse Donald B. Folger Patterson

Former Pastor Visiting Middletown Church

Dr. B L George formerly led the First Methodist Church in 1923 and 24 and spoke at yesterday’s service in Middletown. The Lake side Ohio couple, both 76, are visiting son Robert F. George at 1811 Henry Ave before heading to Mt. Dora Florida for the winter.

B. L. George Lakeside, O Middletown First Methodist Church George Robert F Henry Ave Mt. Dora Fla Kenneth S. Learey Florida

Farm lecturer William Stone dies in Ohio at 74

William MacDowell Stone, 74, long time farm institute lecturer for 19 years and a founder of the Ohio Farm Bureau, died at his Atwater home after a long illness.

Atwater William MacDowell Stone Farm Institute The Ohio Farm Bureau

Princess Aage of Denmark Dead at 64

Princess Aage of Denmark aged 64, daughter of Count Calvine Bergolo, former Italian minister to Copenhagen, has died. The report notes her royal lineage and service connections in Copenhagen.

Copenhagen Princess Aage of Denmark Calvine Bergolo

Sotomayor Y Luna Marries Princess in Vatican Ceremony

Vice President Manuel Sotomayor Y Luna wed Spanish Roy al Princess Maria Cristina Bar bob Dos Sicillias in a Vatican City ceremony in March finishing a long chaperoned union scene at the papal enclave.

Guyaquil Ecuador Manuel Sotomayor Y Luna Maria Cristina Barbob Dos Sicillias Vaticans Vatican City

Mexico City Host Karen Bang Wife of Danish Minister

Karen Bang, wife of the Danish minister to Mexico, is featured as a host in Mexico City events.

Mexico City Karen Bang Host Mexico

Hale A. Vander Cook Founder of Vander Cook School of Music

Allegan Michigan report notes Hale A. Vander Cook aged 85 founder and head of the Vander Cook School of Music in Chicago and noted for his band compositions.

Allegan, Mich Hale A. Vander Cook Vander Cook Chicago

Samuel F. Crabbe Former club president and Fargo official dies

Samuel F. Crabbe 80 former president of the American Jersey Cattle Club and once led the North Dakota State Fair and served as Fargo city engineer he was born in Equ Claire Wisconsin.

Chicago Samuel F. Crabbe American Jersey Cattle Club Fargo N. D Equ Claire Wis

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